Location:
3315 W. Carmen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Supervisor:
vacant (Eugene Field Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(773) 478-9744
Hours
Park Hours
Description
This passive river walk area is located on two acres in the North Park neighborhood (one block south of Foster Avenue, approximately 2 ½ blocks west of Kedzie) right along the Chicago River. The park is 1.67 acres.
With a small recreation area adjacent to the natural landscaping an artificial turf field was installed. You may see community members playing a friendly game of soccer or football on any given day. For rental information, please contact the staff at Eugene Field Park.
While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered nearby at Eugene Field Park.
History
Kiwanis Park was the first of three parks created by the Albany Park District. Established in 1917, the Albany Park District had two aims: to beautify the banks of the Chicago River's North Branch, which flows through the area, and to provide up-to-date park facilities for its rapidly-expanding population. To these ends, the Albany Park District purchased a triangular property on the north bank of the river in 1923. Improvements began immediately. In 1926, the Park District erected a small brick fieldhouse designed by Clarence Hatzfeld, architect of a number of Chicago park buildings. Albany Park District is one of 22 independent park boards consolidated into the Chicago Park District in 1934, which is when Kiwanis Park became part of the Chicago Park District’s portfolio.
The following year, the park was dedicated in honor of the Kiwanis Club of Albany Park for their civic and charitable service to the community. Kiwanis Park is now used exclusively for passive recreation. The original fieldhouse and playground equipment were razed in 1975 due to ongoing problems with vandalism. The park, is located adjacent to Von Steuben High School as well as to North Park College and Seminary.
Map & Facilities
Kiwanis- El Chuzo Inc. | Concession
3315 W. Carmen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
:
(773)816-3025
